Long term persistence and risk factors for anorectal symptoms following low anterior resection for rectal cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rectal cancer is commonly treated by chemoradiation therapy, followed by the low anterior resection anal sphincter-preserving surgery, with a temporary protecting ileostomy. After reversal of the stoma a condition known as low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) can occur characterized by a combination of symptoms such as urgent bowel movements, lack of control over bowel movements, and difficulty fully emptying the bowels. These symptoms have a significant negative impact on the quality of life for individuals who have survived the cancer. Currently, there is limited available data regarding the presence, risk factors, and effects of treatment for these symptoms during long-term follow-up.

Aims

To evaluate long term outcomes of low anterior resection surgery and i

SUBMITTER: Koifman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10787434 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature